PACO NEWS

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Join us on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 when Michael Kenney of Obsurve Investigations will discuss digging deeper into records, backgrounds, and finding people.  Think "Yogurt Shop Murders" or "Love Con Revenge!"  Registration is available on the website.

LEGAL INSIGHTS

Let's celebrate pro bono week!  This year the American Bar Association is celebrating pro bono week from October 19 through October 25.  To celebrate pro bono, Morgen Morrissette of the Legal Aid Society of Southeast and Central Ohio will join us on Thursday, October 30, 2025 to discuss pro bono - how important it is, how paralegals can get involved, and how our work can positively impact clients.  She'll give some specifics about pro bono work within the immigrant community.  Registration is available on the website.
 
OSBA STUDY GROUP

The next OSBA Certification Exam Study Group will be October 28, 2025 at 6:30PM.  Did you miss the first session in September?  That's OK!  Please reach out to Ashley Harris (harris.ashnic@gmail.com) if you haven't already registered and want to participate. All sessions will be held virtually. The study group is open to all Ohio paralegals planning to sit for the OSBA Certification Exam.  There is no cost. 

PACO ROUND TABLES

PACO is proud to announce that beginning in January 2026, we will be offering three practice area round tables!  Our round tables will include Domestic Relations, Workers' Compensation, and Litigation and will be offered on a rotating monthly schedule.  These round tables will be held virtually.  Watch for more details regarding dates and times.  Round tables will be free to PACO members and $5 each for guests.

PACO BOOK CLUB

PACO's Book Club is gearing up once again!  Our next book will be Silence for the Dead by Simone St. James.  Book Club will meet on Friday November 14, 2026 at Chocolate Cafe, 1855 Northwest Boulevard, Grandview.  For more information, contact Randi Daniels-Blair at randi.daniels90@gmail.com. 

NFPA HAPPENINGS

NFPA's Annual Convention - Paralegals Adapting to Change - will take place from October 9 - 11, 2025.  This event is fully remote, so plan to register today!  Earn up to 11 CLEs over three days, master emerging trends, build your skills, and connect with colleagues from across the country!  For more information and to register:  https://www.paralegals.org/page/2025-annual-convention

This year's convention includes PACO's own a Patrice Givens, paralegal at Taft Law, who will be presenting with fellow NFPA DEI Committee colleagues on Recognizing and Managing Microaggressions and Unconscious Bias in the Workplace on Friday, October 10, 2025 at 3:15PM.  Make sure to catch this presentation!

PRO BONO OPPORTUNITIES WITH LASCO

The Legal Aid Society of Southeast and Central Ohio is holding the following pro bono events:

Central Ohio Veterans Stand Down - October 3, 2025 at the Columbus Convention Center.  Two shifts are available:  8:15AM to 10:15AM and 10:15AM to 1PM.  This event offers wraparound services and donations to veterans.  The most common issues seen are domestic, landlord-tenant, consumer debt, SSI and other disability benefits, record-sealing, probate, and veterans' benefits issues.  Registration:  https://oslsa.wufoo.com/forms/central-oh-veterans-stand-down-clinic/

Milo Grogan Expungement /Record Sealing Clinic - October 25, 2025 from 9AM to 4PM at 862 East Second Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201.  Registration:  https://oslsa.wufoo.com/forms/qnet5341al8tof/

In addition, LASCO is holding the following CLE:

Tuesday, 11/18/25 from 9AM-12PM:  Preparing Wills, Advance Directives and Transfer on Death Affidavits for Pro Bono Clients.  This CLE is being offered in partnership with the CBA.  Registration:  https://oslsa.wufoo.com/forms/q3qmqnx1b739k8/